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Gwalior Mirchi Plantain Paratha
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gwalior Mirchi Plantain Paratha

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gwalior cooking — Gwalior Mirchi Plantain Paratha brings a mirchi touch with a classic paratha finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Green Chili4, slit
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1.5 tsp
  • Plantain250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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